

Blocked and Reported
Katie Herzog and Jesse Singal
Journalists Katie Herzog and Jesse Singal scour the internet for its craziest, silliest, most sociopathic content, part of an obsessive and ill-conceived attempt to extract kernels of meaning and humanity from a landscape of endless raging dumpster fires. www.blockedandreported.org
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Mar 15, 2024 • 1h 38min
Episode 207: A YouTuber Goes Dark (with Helen Lewis)
A YouTuber's disappearance sparks discussions on trans rights, Scottish bog porn, and JK Rowling's controversies. Online fame woes, plagiarism scandals, and ethical dilemmas in activism take center stage. From controversial views to diverse identities, this episode covers a wide range of intriguing topics.

Mar 14, 2024 • 10min
Premium: ”Top-Surgery Without Nipples”: The WPATH Files
Jesse and Katie discuss leaks at the New York Times and the World Professional Association for Transgender Health. They explore controversial gender surgeries revealed in leaked documents, including top surgery without nipples. The hosts analyze the decision on WPATH files documents and critique the bias and lack of transparency in reporting.

Mar 9, 2024 • 1h 22min
Episode 206: Plot Twist (with Leigh Stein)
Scandals in sci-fi, fantasy, and poetry worlds discussed with a focus on Hugo Awards drama, AI in books, and controversies. Western sci-fi fandom reactions to Chinese community allegations examined. Conversations on censorship at Hugo Awards and social media platforms. Insights on poetry in academia, AI-generated chapbooks, and the evolving landscape of poetry in the digital age.

Mar 6, 2024 • 14min
Premium: Self-Immolation At Aella's Birthday Gangbang
In this special episode, Jesse and Katie discuss Aella's birthday party and an American GI's self-immolation. They ponder the heroic nature of suicide protests and the concept of awareness. Visit blockedandreported.org for more.

Mar 2, 2024 • 1h 24min
Episode 205: Sippy Cup Socialists (with Mike Pesca)
Mike Pesca joins Katie to discuss California's failed experiment with Woke Kindergarten and the ensuing school board battle. They also touch on Sandwichgate and controversies surrounding the woke kindergarten curriculum.

Feb 28, 2024 • 9min
Premium: Moses's Monkeys
Discussing the racist image of monkeys in Robert Moses's New York, exploring the design of a Harlem park with monkey imagery, and the controversy over racist decorations in a historic playground.

Feb 27, 2024 • 20min
BONUS: Lorenz x Libs (with Brad Polumbo)
The hosts discuss an unexpected YouTube collaboration between a journalist and TikTok creator. They delve into corrections, anti-Semitic incidents, and humorous interviews. Exploring mask-wearing behavior and debating book bans in school libraries. Controversy arises over sex education and pro-life advocacy.

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Feb 26, 2024 • 1h 18min
Episode 204: Jeffrey Marsh vs Shumirun Nessa and Libs of TikTok vs Everybody (with Brad Polumbo)
Controversies involving Libs of TikTok and an intersectional pile-up featuring Jeffrey Marsh and Shumirun Nessa. Brad Polumbo joins to discuss allegations and media criticism. Analysis of misleading narratives on police shootings of unarmed black individuals. Clash of marginalized identities and controversial social media figures like Jeffrey Marsh.

Feb 25, 2024 • 1h 25min
BONUS: Jesse Interviews Rob Henderson About His Book At The Village Underground
From discussing luxury beliefs to reflections on bookstore event challenges, this podcast covers a range of intriguing topics. They explore controversial woke programs, personal growth, and the intersection of religion and life solutions. Delving into societal divides and navigating personal values, the conversation is both insightful and engaging.

Feb 17, 2024 • 1h 30min
Episode 203: Trouble on TERF Island (with Helen Lewis)
In this episode, the host and guest discuss a schism in the British gender critical movement, along with the bizarre world of goblin porn. They dive into the controversy surrounding gender-critical trans woman Debbie Hayton and explore evolving sexualities and societal norms. The conversation also touches on the controversial evolution of activist Posie Parker and navigating gender-critical perspectives online.